A young mum who was glassed in a nightclub is calling for action as shock figures reveal violent drunken attacks have soared across Teesside.

In just 12 months the number of violent crimes committed under the influence of intoxicating substances has gone up by a third, while levels of violent drunken behaviour are now more than twice the national average.

The startling increase was revealed in a Home Office report on the performance record of Cleveland Police.

Young mum Nadia Gibany, 24, who lost an eye after being glassed in a Redcar nightclub last year, is now calling for tougher action in a bid to prevent drunken attacks.

"It's a real shock to hear the figures have risen so much," said Nadia. "I can't think of any obvious reason why.

"But I do feel better security and CCTV cameras, more door staff and plastic glasses are ways of preventing it."

She also feels bar staff and doormen working in licensed premises should also be told by their bosses to be stricter with drinkers visiting their premises.

"They shouldn't serve people who look drunk and they should be asked to leave," said Nadia.

She also feels the move towards introducing 24-hour drinking is also a bad idea.

"It will encourage people to stay in the pubs and drink until they drop," said Nadia.

And he claimed those serving inebriated customers should show more responsibility - and refuse more booze.

The Home Office report shows the rate of violent crimes linked to drunkenness went from 6.69 for every 1,000 Teessiders up to 8.95 - a leap of 33.8pc. The rate is more than twice the national average of 4.16 per 1,000.